Museum Shop

NOW AVAILABLE!!!

a new MCHS publication

Send for the Doctor: The Life and Times of Dr. Edward E. Stonestreet, 19th Century Physician and Civil War Surgeon, by Clarence Hickey.  For more information, click here

Visit our Museum Shops and support the MCHS!

Our museum shops are stocked with books on Montgomery County and Maryland history along with many other gift items. For that perfect gift, stop by and check out our selections - your purchases help support MCHS! 

For a selected list of books available in the shop and by mail order, click here.

The Montgomery County Story is also available for purchase in our shops and by mail order.  The Montgomery County Story is a biannual journal published by the MCHS.  Topics range from sketches of county neighborhoods to biographical pieces to tales of Civil War battles.  For more information about The Montgomery County Story and to view an index of topics, please click here.   

 

Visit Our Two Museum Shops for a Unique Shopping Experience!

museumshopbooksThe Beall-Dawson House
103 W. Montgomery Avenue
Rockville, MD
Phone: (301) 762-1492
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12-4

The Beall-Dawson House Museum shop in the heart of historic Rockville features:

  • An extensive selection of books on the history of Montgomery County.
  • A wide range of books relating to Maryland, the Civil War, African American history, and Washington, D.C.  Books on the topics of historic preservation, genealogy, architecture, textiles and collectibles are also available.
  • Unique gifts for adults and children including jewelry, decorative objects, toys, paper dolls, holiday & seasonal gifts, greeting cards, note cards and much more.
  • Archival conservation items for the preservation of your family treasures may also be purchased.

 

waters shopThe Waters House History Center
12535 Milestone Manor Lane
Germantown, MD
Phone: (301) 515-2887
Hours: Wednesday & Saturday, 10-4

Located in the original section of the Waters House, built by Basil Waters in the 1790’s, this intimate shop offers:

  • Books for history lovers of all ages, along with quality (reproduction and new) maps and posters featuring Montgomery County’s cultural and historic site.
  • A variety of crafts, jewelry, stationary and fine collectibles.
  • Beautiful prints and stained glass created by local artists. 

Items in the Museum Shop change with the season and with the exhibitions presented throughout the year in the Waters House galleries.